Fourche Creek

Protecting important urban wetlands

For two decades, Audubon Arkansas has spearheaded a growing effort to protect the Fourche Creek Watershed, arguably the most important urban watershed in the state of Arkansas. The watershed drains and filters runoff from Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital.

Despite years of abuse and neglect, Fourche Creek continues to support a highly diverse population of flora and fauna and an 1,800 acre core bottomland region that still maintains its wetland functions and character.

The Fourche Awakens

Fourche Creek: Urban Stream in a Natural Setting

Coursing along the southern reaches of Arkansas's capital city, Fourche Creek provides a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Fourche Creek Watershed
Conservation

Fourche Creek Watershed

The 108,800-acre Fourche (pronounced "fush") Creek Watershed includes six third-order streams and nine primary tributaries.

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Friends of Fourche Creek
Conservation

Friends of Fourche Creek

A partnership to protect one of the nation's largest urban wetlands

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Floating Fourche Creek
Conservation

Floating Fourche Creek

Miles of floatable creek located right in the heart of Little Rock.

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Drain Smart
Conservation

Drain Smart

Art + conservation combined

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Drain Markers
Conservation

Drain Markers

Do not pollute. Drains directly to creek

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Report Pollution Problems
Fourche Creek

Report Pollution Problems

If you see something, say something

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Flora & Fauna of Fourche Creek
Fourche Creek

Flora & Fauna of Fourche

How many species call Fourche Creek home?

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Neighborhood Preceptions of Fourche Creek
Fourche Creek

Neighborhood Preceptions of Fourche Creek

Clinton School study reveals the relationship between residents and Fourche Creek

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Little Rock Sustainability Summit 2016

Fourche Creek recreation was the focus of Little Rock's 2016 Sustainability Summit. Join Mayor Mark Stodola on a float along Fourche and meet some of the Friends of Fourche Creek.

2016 City of Little Rock Sustainability Summit Video

News & Updates

Fourche Creek

Invitation to Bid: Lower Arkansas-Maumelle HUC-8 Watershed Monitoring & Assessment

Audubon Delta invites bids to work with us and partners on a 319 project.

The Friends of Fourche Creek

Drain Smart 2020 People's Choice Awards Announced
Fourche Creek

2020 Drain Smart Winners

The Drain Smart Committee announced the winners of sixth annual People’s Choice awards.

What is a Healthy Forest?

Artists Transforming Storm Drains into Works of Art

Social distancing may have changed how artists are working, but the Drain Smart Program isn't letting it stop them from spreading their message.

Bird-Friendly Forest Management

Bird-Friendly Forest Management
Fourche Creek

Bird-Friendly Forestry

Managing the trees for birds and people

Drain Smart Artists are Painting Storm Drain Murals
Fourche Creek

Drain Smart Artists Now Painting

— Local conservation groups, artists and city officials have help from area artists to spread clean water message
Drain Smart Call for Artists
Fourche Creek

Drain Smart 2020 Call for Artiists

— Local conservation groups, artists and city officials seeking help from area artists to spread clean water message
Drain Smart 2019 People's Choice Awards Announced
Fourche Creek

2019 Drain Smart Winners

The Drain Smart Committee announced the winners of fifth annual People’s Choice awards.

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